Julius Baer
Julius Baer Group, a prominent player in the wealth management industry, is headquartered in Switzerland (CH) and has a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Founded in 1890, the firm has established itself as a leader in private banking, offering tailored financial solutions to high-net-worth individuals and families. The company’s core services include investment management, estate planning, and wealth structuring, distinguished by a client-centric approach and a commitment to personalised service. Julius Baer is renowned for its strong market position, consistently ranking among the top private banks globally, and has achieved notable milestones, including strategic acquisitions that enhance its service offerings. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, Julius Baer continues to set benchmarks in the wealth management sector.
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How does Julius Baer's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Julius Baer's score of 64 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Julius Baer's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Julius Baer reported total carbon emissions of approximately 12,667,000 kg CO2e. This includes 2,736,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 805,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 9,248,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, primarily driven by business travel (9,150,000 kg CO2e). Over the years, Julius Baer has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. In 2022, the total emissions were about 10,024,000 kg CO2e, indicating a rise in emissions in 2023. However, the company has set ambitious long-term targets, committing to net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. Their near-term targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aiming for a 1.5°C pathway, with specific portfolio targets covering 11% of total investments and lending by total assets as of 2021. Julius Baer is actively working towards these goals, with a focus on reducing emissions from both operational activities (Scopes 1 and 2) and their investment portfolio. The company is part of the Financial Institutions Net-Zero commitment, with a deadline to submit detailed targets by May 2024. Overall, while emissions have increased in the latest reporting year, Julius Baer's strategic commitments and targets reflect a proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their environmental impact.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,737,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,756,000 | - | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | 13,550,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
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Julius Baer is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
